HESITANT with NEW member sellers


I seem to struggle too frequently with members who are NEW, no history at all, but who seem to have beautiful systems, excellent taste, and are offering very reasonable deal on a very high end piece of audio equipment. 
I have passed up on "mint" Thiel speakers and "mint" REF6 Audio Research due to my fear of being ripped off. 
Is there protection built into AUDIOGON? Has anyone had experience with that?
I prefer Pay Pal, in hopes that they would provide protection...I believe they do..but the same sellers want cash or check....I am HESITANT. 
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Showing 1 response by audioman58

Agreed a certified Paypal member and I ask them for a phone number ,
Or st least call me . Where are they shippjng from their Zip code
And their name before sale. If they will not cooperate move on 
That is a red flag  in itself. If you are that private or paranoid uou should give it to a friend or audio store to sell. Also ask for yhe Serial number and exact model the company will confirm or 
Not the Number. Pictures from top front back  close ups very usefull. Myself doing this for well over 30 years know 
No matter what you do ,it may not be good enough and some
Expect excellent as Flawless  and do look with magnification. 
Yes their are nuts in the pack . Be reasonable and follow good trade points and suggestions. Best of luck  !!